UKI - Technology Risk - Director

Ernst & Young; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Flexible working arrangements

Total Rewards package

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

EY is seeking a Data Risk and AI Director to lead client engagements, develop market strategy, and advance data-centric solutions across industries in London or Birmingham. You will build long-term relationships, drive proposals, and promote the firm through thought leadership and partnerships.

A demonstrable track record in AI, data science and cloud-enabled risk management is essential. You will guide teams, deliver complex analytics programs, and help clients leverage data for strategic

Qualifications

• Track record in growing business and managing data-driven client engagements.
• Experience delivering data risk and AI solutions for complex client problems.
• Ability to lead teams and develop market strategy across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop long term client relationships across key sectors and accounts.
• Drive business development activities including proposals and pitches.
• Promote EY in the market through thought leadership and partner relationships.
• Deliver measurable client value and improve performance using data and AI.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data risk management

AI & ML

Generative AI fluency

Cloud engineering

Analytics & decision intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Qualifications in cloud/AI/data science

Tools

AI/ML tooling

Cloud platforms

Data governance tools

Job description

Responsibilities and Key Qualifications

• Developing and building long term client relationships across key sectors and accounts;
• Supporting and driving business development activities including identification, client conversations, proposal development and participating in pitches;
• Playing an active role in promoting the team in the market through activities such as writing thought leadership (white papers), conference participation, product development and developing our relationships with our strategic technology partners;
• Ensuring meaningful client value is delivered to retain and grow client relationships with measurable results;
• Bringing the latest technical experience in AI & ML, data science, engineering, statistics, cloud arch;
• Providing deep industry knowledge; and
• Taking a significant role in the strategy, growth of the team and wider practice, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of other team members. A demonstrable track record in growing business in supporting clients to manage their data, use their data to manage key risks and improve business performance.
• An exemplary track record in delivery of client engagements related to data risks and AI solutions.
• An ability to develop innovative data driven solutions and take them to market.
• Experience in growing and leading a team to develop business and deliver for clients to the highest standards.
• Experience in delivery of advanced Analytics & Decision Intelligence.
• Experience of scalable AI architecture and solutions.
• Capability in AI Literacy, ML Engineering & Generative AI Fluency
• Hands on experience of Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems
• Ideally, you'll also have some of the following
• An understanding of the UK, EU and US financial reporting regulatory environment
• Recognised qualifications in cloud engineering, AI and data science.
• Experience in conducting IT audits over major change programmes and regulatory remediation programmes
• Experience working for a professional services consultancy firm or blue-chip industry firm in the management of data related risks and the usage of data to drive confidence in decision making is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of the challenges facing key industries. At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.

We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Data Risk and AI Director, London or Birmingham The growing volumes of disparate data, coupled with the advances in artificial intelligence and data science, have created a unique opportunity for us to support our clients in developing intelligent decision-making solutions. In doing this we can enable our clients to take strategic, financial, operational and compliance decisions with confidence. EY's Data Risk and AI team is a data-focused group within our Assurance Advisory Services department. We work across a variety of sectors and by combining industry experience, data and AI skills and deep understanding of technology we help our clients in dealing with the complex issues related to their Data and business. We support them to make data accessible, compliant and of high quality, then to use this data to manage key risks and in turn improve productivity, efficiency and reimagine their business whilst delivering outcomes for all key stakeholders. Whether it is structuring, managing, developing or delivering technology solutions we need the very best people to join us and strengthen our team further to achieve our ambitious targets. The opportunity Through our strategic investment we are experiencing rapid growth in this area and we now have an opportunity for a market facing Director to join us to. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical and business relationships through working with our diverse portfolio of clients across sectors such as Life Sciences, Government, health care and Energy. Your role will be focused on leading and developing our market strategy and helping our clients identify and define complex business problems that can be solved using data science, AI and technology., EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

We're interested in professionals with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so we look for people who will take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you're serious about auditing and ready to take on some of our clients' most complex issues, this role is for you. What working at EY offers EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Benefits

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.